State economic development secretary to speak in St. Tammany Parish

The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation and the Northshore Legislative Alliance will co-host a business luncheon March 19 featuring state Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret. The event, sponsored by the Northshore Business Council, will be held at Benedict's Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., in Mandeville.

Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person; table sponsorships (8 seats) are $500.

Cash and checks will be accepted at the door, or prepayment by credit card is possible at www.STEDF.org. For more information or to reserve seating, call 985.809.7874 or email stedfinfo@stedf.org.